New Management Tools
Having recently introduced its complete mobile platform for fleet management, XRS Corp. (formerly Xata) is now launching new application features designed to boost fleet productivity and compliance.
The company has just unveiled two new modules for its XRS mobile application — FLX and TRP — which are customized, scalable route- and workflow-management applications.
The FLX module will allow fleets to build their own driver workflow and mobile data attributes, simplifying data collection, load assignments, route planning, POD forms, OS&D validation, and any other functions that need to be monitored or tracked. FLX also includes signature and image-capture capabilities for fast mobile data collection, authorization, proof-of-delivery, and acceptance of terms.
The TRP module, says XRS, will help fleets manage trips with a single, comprehensive application, with ‘planned vs. actual’ reporting that allows managers to view deviation from a planned route and accurately project up-to-the-minute ETAs as drivers progress through a trip. It also features real-time ETA and route-deviation monitoring for both managers and drivers, enabling real-time vehicle activity to be tracked automatically against planned routes. TRP will integrate with many industry-leading route systems, such as Roadnet, Ortec, and Appian.
The new XRS mobile platform, which entered general release in March 2013, runs on more than 50 types of devices and automatically transmits vehicle and operator data directly to a management dashboard, preparing for compliance with the pending MAP-21 compliance mandate for recording hours-of-service. Nearly 90% of drivers already use mobile devices, the company says, meaning there are no additional hardware costs associated with the XRS platform. The company has partnership agreements with the leading brands in mobile communications across North America.
The FLX module is now available to current XRS customers, while the TRP module will be available in 2014. Existing Turnpike customers will begin the transition to the new XRS mobile solution on a scheduled basis, facilitated by XRS customer care representatives and aided by its customers’ familiarity with mobile technology.
Monthly pricing for the XRS mobile fleet-optimization platform is $39 per subscription. Learn more or sign up here.
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